Russell Brand's wife tells court his promiscuity left her 'heartbroken' as he stands trial on rape and sexual assault charges

Summary

Russell Brand's wife, Laura Brand, 39, gave evidence in his defence at his trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. Brand is charged with the rape, sexual assault and attempted indecent assault of six women between 1999 and 2009. ABC reports that Laura Brand told the court his promiscuity left her 'heartbroken'. The Guardian reports that she said the couple had previously split up over his promiscuity, that he was a 'wonderful father' and an 'amazingly attentive husband', and that they fell in love after meeting in 2006 but he found monogamy difficult.

Timeline

1. ABC

   29 Oct 2026, 12:16 UTCSource ↗

   ABC reports that Russell Brand's wife told the court his promiscuity left her 'heartbroken' as he stands trial in London on charges of rape, sexual assault and attempted indecent assault of six women between 1999 and 2009.

2. The Guardian

   29 Oct 2026, 13:12 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Laura Brand, 39, told the court at her husband's rape trial that they had previously split up over his promiscuity, but that he was a 'wonderful father' and an 'amazingly attentive husband'.